Alexandria Library

Calling all Science Fiction and Fantasy fans! Let's celebrate Black History Month by talking about Science Fiction and Fantasy books by Black authors over pastries. For ages 11 and up. RSVP encouraged but not required: alexlibraryva.org/event/15222616

In this one-hour workshop from PNC, you'll learn: why credit matters, credit score basics, building credit from scratch, monitoring & reports, and local resources to utilize. For teens and adults. Registration is encouraged: alexlibraryva.org/event/15440908

Join us at Beatley today at 5 PM for the first episode of Ken Burn's newest documentary, "The American Revolution." Watch the award-winning film with your neighbors and pick up free swag! Visit alexlibraryva.org/250alex to see the full showing schedule. Presented in partnership with WETA+.

Fantastic! Happy reading!

Join the Alexandria Library as we celebrate Black History Month this February with programs and activities for all ages. Browse the complete list of Black History Month programs and a spotlight on several notable figures in the African American Community at alexlibraryva.org/black-history-month.

Hello February! We're back with another lovely week at Alex Library full of fun crafting and learning. Visit alexlibraryva.org/events to our full calendar and RSVP.

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We're glad someone is still able to play in the Reading Garden after the snowstorm!

Help make memories for the children of Alexandria by donating your 18" dolls (American Girl, Our Generation, etc.) and accessories, in good condition, to support programming at Beatley. Doll accessories (clothes, furniture, pets, playsets, etc.) must be compatible with 18" dolls.

All Alexandria Library branches will be closing today, Wednesday, January 28, at 6 PM.

Explore and celebrate 100 years of harvesting the legacy of people of color in this poetry and spoken word workshop. Ages 12-Adults. Registration required: alexlibraryva.org/event/15342061

Today's 2 PM screening of part one of the Ken Burns documentary, “The American Revolution,” at Burke has been postponed. A new date will be announced shortly.

New program! No one's too old to enjoy being read to! Relax and unwind while a librarian reads aloud from longer picture books and short chapter books. Ages 6-12 (and anyone who wants to sit quietly and listen.)

The Curators of Crime, four authors who write about art, antiques and antiquities crime, give us their take on this brazen daylight robbery. RSVP here: alexlibraryva.org/event/15368630

Are you ready to publish your book? Or learn more about the self-publishing process? This workshop with local author Serena Wills will provide you with all the tools to get your creative work ready for a wider audience. RSVP here: alexlibraryva.org/event/15139724

Thank you to instructor, Dr. Irene Tapanti for bringing the relaxing and immersive Sound, Stress & Well Being guided relaxation experience to Beatley yesterday! 🧘

We have a short, but fun-filled week at Alex Library! 📚 Be sure to visit alexlibraryva.org/events to view our full calendar and RSVP to events.

Stop by the Story Room Monday afternoon for seasonal crafts! Elementary school children under age 8 must be accompanied by an adult.

Visit our YouTube to hear musician, Charles Jackson's account of life in mid-century Alexandria, and celebrate the #NationalDayofRacialHealing on January 20 by watching our entire Local Legacies series. youtu.be/58nMK1Q2QvY?si=Ws99FQkiXosQRunD

All Alexandria Library branches will be closed Monday, January 19, for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. We wish everyone a safe and happy holiday weekend.

Absolutely! Just stop by the Beatley Circulation Desk.

A board depicting makeshift bookmarks found in returned library books.

The moment we've all been waiting for! Found in Your Books 2025! Take a look at all the cool and kooky things used as bookmarks that we found in your returned books. Let us know what stands out in the comments! 📚🔍

We have an amazing week filled with great crafts, author talks, and story times, all leading up to Monday's holiday. Visit our Events page to RSVP and see the full calendar. alexlibraryva.org/events

Beatley Central Library's Large Meeting Room will be a polling center Tuesday, January 13 from 8:30 AM- 7 PM. The “firehouse primary” is an election to replace Senator Adam Ebbin, who represents Virginia State Senate District 39. For more information, visit: alexdems.org

Watch as Dr. Brenda Mitchell Powell, author of "Public In Name Only," discusses the 1939 Alexandria Library Sit-In. This is the first video in our series of short oral history interviews leading up to the #NationalDayofRacialHealing youtu.be/9248NXvesgc?si=UZy65Tcb_Uh0He_v

🔭 Come join NASA Solar System Ambassador, Sigfried Hache, in discussing Exoplanet Detection! 🛰️ RSVP here: alexlibraryva.org/event/15045681

Book journaling is where reading, scrapbooking, and journaling come together! Whether you're a maximalist or a minimalist in how you like to decorate, book journaling is a fun way to keep a record of your reading for the year.
RSVP here: alexlibraryva.org/event/15107764

Learn the art of making potpourri and pomanders as part of our #America250 year-long celebration. This is a drop-in event.

There's still time to apply to become a Take a Seat for Alex Library Artist!
You can see the Yarn Story chair by Jessica and Cindy on display now at Beatley, and learn more about the project here: alexlibraryva.org/take-a-seat

Join Tony Award-winning singer Melba Moore at Beatley to hear about her new memoir, "This Is It -- Marvelous...And Getting Better."
RSVP here: alexlibraryva.org/event/15433773
Bring a copy of her book to the event and get it signed. Copies of the book will not be for sale at the Library.